The IFO Institute for Surface Technology stands for scientific independence, accredited test procedures and a practical approach that can only come from over 30 years of industry experience.
As a neutral institute that serves craft businesses, medium-sized companies and international corporations alike, we combine technical depth with short distances and quick decisions - across all industries, worldwide.
IFO and QUBUS are two independent companies with a common conviction: that quality in surface technology can only be achieved when laboratory and consulting, testing and planning, science and practical relevance work together.
Test procedure according to international standards
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Employees from a wide range of specialisations
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Industrial customers on four continents
Services that interlock.
From laboratory testing, plant planning and approval procedures to ongoing production operations - IFO and QUBUS together cover all requirements relating to surface technology.
Practice-orientated training courses on corrosion protection, coating, test methods and occupational safety - for specialists who want to deepen their knowledge or bring it up to date.
Our German site is accredited as a testing laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and as a certification body in accordance with 17065. Our location in Dubai, UAE is certified by the IAS. Our laboratory in Hangzhou, China is certified by CNAS and AAMA.
Our main customers come from the automotive industry, construction industry, architecture, mechanical engineering, pipeline construction and electromobility. We test both organic and metallic coating systems for a wide range of applications.
Short-term salt spray tests in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227 are between 24 and 1,000 hours, depending on the specification. Climate change tests can take several weeks. We offer express processing for urgent enquiries.
Yes, our sworn experts prepare both private and court reports on coating damage. The expert reports include systematic damage analyses, cause assessment and technical responsibility clarification.
We have extensive experience with factory standards from international manufacturers in the automotive, mechanical engineering and architectural sectors. Release tests, supplier qualifications and customer-specific test programmes are part of our standard services.
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We are there for you - competently, directly and without detours.
Whether you have an initial enquiry, an ongoing project or an urgent request - the IFO team is at your side with in-depth expertise and quick decision-making processes. Get in touch with us.
